The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace VFDs at various facilities.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace VFDs at various facilities. The work includes replacing existing VFDs with new ones, installing disconnects and bypasses, and providing BAS point lists and communication protocols.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a new contract with a scheduled site visit. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
When and how do you bid?
Submit your proposal by June 16, 2026, via SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
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- There will be a mandatory site visit, and the contractor will be escorted by VA personnel.
- The contractor will need to provide BAS point lists and communication protocols.
- The VA will require witnessed functional testing for each VFD and commissioning checkpoints.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your SDVOSB certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Schedule a site visit with Stephen Browne at VA.gov to review the existing VFD locations and mounting conditions.
- Review the solicitation and ensure you understand the requirements and evaluation criteria.
Primary point of contact
Name
diane.ziegler@va.gov
Email
diane.ziegler@va.gov
Phone
(615) 225-6479
Office
Diane Ziegler